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Coordination Number and Geometry
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2020
For transition metal complexes, the coordination number determines the geometry around the central metal ion. Table 1 compares coordination numbers to molecular geometry. The most common structures of the complexes in coordination compounds are octahedral, tetrahedral, and square planar. Coordination Number Molecular Geometry Example 2 linear [Ag(NH3)2]+ 3 trigonal planar [Cu(CN)3]2− 4 tetrahedral(d0 or d10), low oxidation...
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Assessing Gait by Footprint Analysis: A Method to Test Motor Coordination in Mice
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2023
In this video, we describe the footprint testing procedure and related analysis to assess gait and motor coordination in mice.
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Coordination Compounds and Nomenclature
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2020
In most main group element compounds, the valence electrons of the isolated atoms combine to form chemical bonds that satisfy the octet rule. For instance, the four valence electrons of carbon overlap with electrons from four hydrogen atoms to form CH4. The one valence electron leaves sodium and adds to the seven valence electrons of chlorine to form the ionic formula unit NaCl (Figure 1a). Transition metals do not normally bond in this fashion. They primarily form coordinate covalent bonds, a...
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Measuring Motor Coordination in Mice
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2013
Protocols are presented for two established motor coordination tasks, the accelerating rotarod and horizontal bar, also two tests developed in Oxford recently, the static rods and parallel bars. These tests can detect motor impairments potentially of interest in their own right, as well as being possible variables in tests of other areas of behavior.
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Lattice Centering and Coordination Number
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2020
The structure of a crystalline solid, whether a metal or not, is best described by considering its simplest repeating unit, which is referred to as its unit cell. The unit cell consists of lattice points that represent the locations of atoms or ions. The entire structure then consists of this unit cell repeating in three dimensions. The three different types of unit cells present in the cubic lattice are illustrated in Figure 1. Types of Unit Cells Imagine taking a large number of identical...
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Timing, force, position, and trajectory provide complementary views of coordinated movement. Timing reveals when limbs act relative to one another, while force indicates how strongly they interact with the body or environment. Position describes limb configuration, and trajectory shows the path of movement. Combining these measurements helps distinguish stable, efficient actions from poorly adapted or disrupted coordination.
Sensory feedback supplies information about ongoing limb actions and environmental conditions, while motor commands direct the muscles and limbs. Neural circuits connect these information streams, allowing movement to be adjusted as conditions change. Examining their relationship helps researchers determine how an animal maintains stability and adapts its coordination rather than simply repeating a fixed motor pattern.
Neural control and body mechanics contribute different parts of the same movement outcome. Neural circuits organize motor commands and incorporate sensory information, whereas the musculoskeletal system determines how those commands produce forces, positions, and trajectories. Studying both levels prevents researchers from attributing coordination entirely to the nervous system or entirely to limb structure.
Researchers compare quantitative features such as limb timing, generated forces, positions, and movement trajectories under clearly defined conditions. Behavioral observations and computational analysis can reveal which coordination patterns remain consistent and which change with the task, species, injury, or environment. This approach separates general principles of movement from adaptations associated with particular biological circumstances.
A study typically begins by selecting a movement task and observing the relevant behavior. Researchers then record limb motion and force, often combining motion capture with force measurements. Computational analysis organizes these data to evaluate timing, position, trajectory, and mechanical output. Comparisons across trials or conditions can then identify coordination patterns and their changes.
The approach supports investigations of locomotion, motor control, development, and responses to injury or altered environments. For example, researchers can quantify how coordination changes during development, after injury, or when movement conditions change. The resulting measurements connect observable behavior with neural and musculoskeletal function, providing evidence about how animals produce and adapt movement.